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Hello - I have been following your progress on this project - GREAT JOB.
Two questions: 1) What weight / thickness of Marine vinyl did you use? 2) Did you reuse foam padding? If not, what type (density) did you use?
I reviewed the link on the marine vinyl source but did not see any explanation of thickness / weight. Thank you!

2003 Outback
Boat name = Lynn Syndrome
Its a condition that runs in the family...Judy Lynn (mother-in-law) Heather Lynn (wife) & Megan Lynn (daughter)...no known cure...but the boat helps
New boat for me on 10/9/10.

Hello - I have been following your progress on this project - GREAT JOB.
Two questions: 1) What weight / thickness of Marine vinyl did you use? 2) Did you reuse foam padding? If not, what type (density) did you use?
I reviewed the link on the marine vinyl source but did not see any explanation of thickness / weight. Thank you!

When I checked around that's the heaviest and was most expensive. I reused the foam on the sides/backs, if you use a steamer the foam will expand to it's original shape. The seat foam may need to be replaced, you can try steaming those as well, on mine you could tell where people sat. Once you replace 1 or 2 cushions the rest will look different so you'll end up doing them all. For the seats cushions I used Firm.

I was kneeling on the sun deck as I covered the boat for the last time after winterizing and heard a loud "pop". Lifted the cover where my knee was and a nice big spider web crack in the vinyl. It wasn't even freezing yet. I guess I will be replacing sooner than later. Glad to have this thread.